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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:40:31 pm EST

 

A quick shot of snow is expected overnight, with accumulations likely only in the higher elevations (generally above 2,000 feet). Most people in the Valley should see a quick shot of cold drizzle.
Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.
Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA22:55Overcast10351747ENE 3-29.91
Andrews-Murphy NC22:59Overcast10392148NNW 3-29.99
Chattanooga TN22:53Light Rain10482743SSW 744 [WC]29.94
Crossville TN23:04Light Rain9393792WSW 10G1832 [WC]29.94
Dalton GA23:15Overcast10492843S 8G17-29.97
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)22:53Overcast10512434SSW 23G32-29.89
Middlesboro KY23:15Overcast10471729S 644 [WC]29.91
Monroe Cnty TN23:15Overcast10482336SSW 1641 [WC]29.92
Morristown TN23:0510391944CALM-29.90
Oak Ridge TN22:53Overcast10471932CALM-29.93
Tazewell Cnty VA23:15Overcast10391740SW 833 [WC]29.89
Tri-Cities TN22:53Overcast10362154CALM-29.93
Wise VA23:15Overcast10371947WSW 1328 [WC]29.88
Greeneville, TN23:15Overcast10441530S 9G1538 [WC]29.91


Local Weather History For January 16th...
Snowstorm hit area in 2003. Up to 8" fell in the higher elevations and 1-4" in the valley.

 

 

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